State Game Lands Number 12
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
738 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Elkland Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Elkland Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 12 (0.8 mi). 5% of Elkland Township’s land is conserved, about 1,189 acres. 2 acres are parks and preserves, 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
1,189 acres · of 38.5 sq mi of land
Trails
1.1 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
2 ac
3.4 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,998 ft
Bear Mountain
Lakes & rivers
3
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is State Game Lands Number 12, with 0.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Loyalsock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
451 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
1,189 conserved acres
5% of Elkland Township’s land. Who manages Elkland Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife737 ac
State natural resources451 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government2 ac
State Resource Management Area · 1,187 acLocal Park · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 012 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 737 | Open |
| Loyalsock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 451 | Open |
| Elkland Township Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 2 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Elkland Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Elkland Township
Bear Mountain1,998 ft elevation
DirectionsMiddle Hill1,929 ft elevation · In Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Elkland Township: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 35 | 43 | 57 | 68 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.5 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Elkland Township →
Next door
Elkland Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Forks Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fox Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hillsgrove Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Elkland Township
Where can I hike in Elkland Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 12, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Elkland Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 12 and Loyalsock State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Elkland Township?
130,638 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Elkland Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,196 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Elkland Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →